Shimla, March 11 -- The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh government, Jagat Singh Negi, on Wednesday expressed concern that rationing of LPG under the Essential Commodities Act could severely impact households and the tourism sector in the hill state if supply shortages continue.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Negi said that LPG supply is completely controlled by the Central government and any decision on rationing or restrictions could directly affect daily life across Himachal Pradesh and other states.

He warned that the situation could worsen in the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and Iran, which may disrupt fuel supply chains and trigger shortages.

"LPG is totally controlled by ...